Mr. Griffin is the President of Insurance People, Inc. He is a
native of Durham and graduate from the University of North
Carolina, Wilmington. Mr. Griffin has over 30 years experience
in the insurance industry. He specializes in Business Insurance.
Mr. Griffin also enjoys creating business insurance programs for
several different associations.

Laura joined Insurance People in June 2010 with over 15 years
experience in the tax and financial fields. She obtained her
Property & Casualty licenses in July 2010 and manages the
financial aspects of the Agency. Laura graduated from the
University of North Carolina- Chapel Hill with a degree in
Economics and has lived in the Durham- Chapel Hill area since
1985. Laura enjoys playing tennis, golf and reading books in her
spare time.

Mary Smith has over 26 years experience as a personal lines
customer service representative. She obtained her property and
casualty insurance license in 1987 and joined Insurance People,
Inc. in October 2002.

Mariana Albu began working as a benefits customer service
representative and manager in 2005. She specializes in group
health insurance as well as ancillary lines and individual
coverage on and off Exchange. She holds the Life and Health
license and she is certified through the Federally Facilitated
Marketplace.

Michelle has 4 years experience as an insurance agent/customer
service representative. She maintains her Property, Casualty,
Life, Accident & Health licenses. Michelle joined Insurance
People, Inc. in May 2007 as a Life & Health Benefits Customer
Service Agent transitioning to Commercial Lines in 2008. She
obtained the Certified Insurance Service Representative (CISR)
designation in 2011.

Lydia has over 20 years?experience in the insurance industry
and received her Property & Casualty license in August 1996. She
is a graduate of East Carolina University with a degree in Child
Development. Lydia rejoined Insurance People in 2014 after
returning to the area from Atlanta. Lydia handles Commercial New
Business.

Angela has over 40 years experience as an insurance
agent/customer service representative. She maintains her
Property, Casualty, Life, Accident & Health and Brokers
licenses. She graduated from the Institute of Insurance in 1979,
obtained the Certified Insurance Service Representative (CISR)
designation in 1989 and obtained the Certified Insurance
Counselor (CIC) designation in 2007. Angela joined Insurance
People, Inc. in August 2002 as a Commercial/Personal Lines
Customer Service Agent.

Andrew (Andy) joined Insurance People in February of 2011, and
brings 10 years of Sales, Marketing and Customer Service
experience. He provides insurance for Businesses and Individuals
in both the commercial and personal lines departments. Andy is a
former college tennis player, and enjoys playing anytime he gets
the chance. He is a graduate of Auburn University, and holds
licenses in Property & Casualty, Life, Accident & Health, and a
Series 6.

Andrew joined Insurance People in 2011. Born and raised in
Belmont, N.C., he graduated from the University of North
Carolina at Wilmington in 2007 with degrees in Marketing and
Management. Andrew comes to us with 4 years of experience in the
insurance and financial services industry and currently
maintains his Life, Accident, Health, Property & Casualty
licenses. In his spare time Andrew enjoys playing golf, watching
sports, spending time with his wife and two daughters, along
with their families and friends.

John joined Insurance People in November 2008 with over 35 years
experience in the financial services industry. Maintaining
offices in both Durham, NC and Charleston, SC, he specializes in
serving large commercial accounts and educational institutions.
John is a graduate of the University of South Carolina.

Howard was born and raised in Durham. He graduated with a degree
in Accounting from N.C. State University in 1979. He entered the
insurance industry upon graduation from college. Howard
specializes in corporate benefits, individual life and
disability insurance. He has his Life, Accident, Health,
Property & Casualty licenses. He completed the Chartered
Financial Consultant (ChFC) designation issued by The American
College, in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania. Howard is active in various
community and civic groups. He is a past president of the North
Durham Rotary Club.

Jack joined IPNC in April 2016 and brings 18 years of experience
in the insurance industry. A Western Carolina graduate, former
minor league baseball player, and owner of three small
businesses, Jack brings focused attention to the business and
personal insurance needs of his clients He currently maintains
his Property and Casualty, Life and Health, and General
Contractors Licenses.
Jack, his wife Kerstin and their three children love all things
Duke and Wrightsville Beach